Hospitality hiring heats up in Baldwin County with Meyer Vacation Rentals, Starr Textile Services seeking more than 300

FOLEY, Alabama – Tourism hiring received another jolt Tuesday with Meyer Vacation Rentals and sister company, Starr Textile Services, looking to hire more than 300 in the coming weeks.

"We are extremely excited about all the vacationers coming to Gulf Shores this summer. We still need some positions filled in order to exceed the guest expectations," said Michelle Nelson, chief operating officer for Meyer Vacation Rentals.

In turn, a joint job fair for the two companies will be held June 6-7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Meyer Service Facility, located at 509 E. Section St. in the Foley Industrial Park.

Missy Zak, Meyer's vice president of marketing said the positions being filled cover a wide range of services and skills, but the "greatest need as far as numbers" is for housekeepers with more than 200 such jobs currently available.

Specifically, prospective housekeepers must have suitable personal transportation, proof of insurance and their own mop, broom and vacuum, as well as the ability to life/carry as many as 50 pounds, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, kneel and reach overhead. These seasonal positions also offer the ability to earn a weekly bonus and gas card for quality work.

Said Nelson: "This job fair allows us to highlight our open part-time and seasonal employment positions for the upcoming busy tourist season. If someone is looking for part-time work or extra spending money by working weekends, we encourage job-seekers to stop by and complete an application or take one to someone who is in search of employment."